A Victorian melon-fluted compressed pear-shaped teapot on scrolling foliate feet and with fluted rising curved spout, foliate-decorated double scroll handle and fluted domed hinged cover with finial formed as a bird with outstretched wings, the body engraved with flowers, foliage and engine-turning and with two cartouches, one engraved with a monogram, W. R. Smily, London 1848 - 7¾in, 24oz.